It was a game of two halves that took place at a baking Solihull Moors on Sunday afternoon.
Everton started the season on the front foot with a comfortable win over Bristol City.
Ahead of the start of the 2020/21 Barclays FAWSL season, we spoke with the FA’s Director of the Women’s Professional, Kelly Simmons, and Head of League Operations, Lauren O’Sullivan. Here are some quotes from key issues that arose:
After around 174 days since the last competitive match was played, women’s football returns to England today on the biggest stage of them all.
Ultimate Goal is the new reality football programme searching for previously unearthed talent from the women’s game. It supports BT’s commitment to inspire a new generation of girls and women to participate in football, as part of its long-term partnerships with each of the four UK Home Nations Football Associations.
Since joining the FAI WNL in 2013, Galway WFC have established themselves as a strong contender in the league. With the arrival of Billy Cleary as manager, they have finished 4th the last two seasons and will be aiming to move further up the table this time out.
We caught up with Billy and captain, Keara Cormican, to find out more about themselves and the team ahead of Saturday’s opening game against DLR Waves.
There’s a lot to look forward to in 2020 in the world of women’s football. Here’s some highlights to keep an eye on.
England U19s took one step closer to the European Championships of Saturday afternoon, with a 4-0 win over Sweden.
England U19s opened their European Elite Round qualifying campaign with a comfortable 7-0 win over Turkey.